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this breed has obtained considerable notoriety, yet, in conse- 

 quence of consuming an immense quantity of food, it cannot be 

 recommended. 



The Spanish Fowl. — The Spanish fowls are almost invariably 

 clad in black plumage ; a few show a white feather ; on such we 



look with suspicion, although birds of the purest description have 

 Been known to change from hlack to almost white. The comb 

 and wattles are exceedingly large, the former single and serrated. 

 The greatest peculiarity of this breed is a white or a bluish-white 

 cheek. The legs are of a dark lead colour. Since the first time 



